2024 Drama Rankings
2024 is off to a slow start.
As a reminder, I rank c-dramas I watch by year of release. This enables me to compare dramas that are released at the same time and makes it unnecessary for me to adjust my past ratings. I raise the bar every year, as the industry advances. So an 8.0 for me from 2019 is not as good as an 8.0 in 2023; it is just an 8.0 relative to other dramas in its vintage.
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![The Legend of Shen Li]()
1. The Legend of Shen Li
Chinese Drama - 2024, 39 episodes
Tale as old as time.
A profound and funny xianxia. -
![Regeneration]()
2. Regeneration
Chinese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
Currently Watching.
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![War of Faith]()
3. War of Faith
Chinese Drama - 2024, 38 episodes
Currently Watching
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![Eternal Brotherhood]()
4. Eternal Brotherhood
Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes
To Ningdom Come.
The first part of a Machiavelli thriller set in the fantasy world Zichuan. -
![Blossoms in Adversity]()
5. Blossoms in Adversity
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
Buns of Steel.
A fun, female centric romp through feudal China. -
![In Blossom]()
6. In Blossom
Chinese Drama - 2024, 32 episodes
Switched by the witch.
A little bit of mystery, romance and fantasy. -
![Judge Dee's Mystery]()
7. Judge Dee's Mystery
Chinese Drama - 2024, 32 episodes
Can't judge a book by its cover.
A decent collection of Judge Dee's mysteries. -
![Heroes]()
8. Heroes
Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes
Currently Watching.
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![Fighting for Love]()
9. Fighting for Love
Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes
For clown and country.
One brave and patriotic woman's adventures with a clown prince. -
![Five Kings of Thieves]()
10. Five Kings of Thieves
Chinese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
Thief of hearts.
A fast paced and action packed Republican era treasure hunt. -
![Frozen Surface]()
11. Frozen Surface
Chinese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
Frostbite.
A Northeastern revival mystery thriller. -
![The Substitute Princess's Love]()
12. The Substitute Princess's Love
Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes
A hot and cheesy mess.
A funny, silly, lighthearted romance. -
![In the Name of the Brother]()
13. In the Name of the Brother
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
Dropped at ep 12.
Spy thriller set in Harbin 1944.
